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A driver hit my car and has made up a false witness - how do I ensure I'm not held liable for the accident? 29 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I was involved in a accident earlier this year where I was joining a roundabout. There was a car on the right hand side which was edging forward to join... -
Which cars come with a spare wheel? 8 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am doing some research for a new car sometime next year. At the moment I own a Hyundai i30 Style which I am reasonably pleased with, it’s a 1.4 petrol,... -
Incorrect car insurance - is the dealer to blame? 10 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a manufacturer approved used car last week. As part of the deal I was offered seven days insurance cover among other things. I was also contacted... -
Why do some people not understand power steering? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I had to laugh at the first letter in your column: “Let's have an intelligent conversation about electric power steering.” Amazingly the writer then proceeded... -
Buying new small car or going with a used hybrid? 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
The site is incredible - I`m not from the uk but it is still the most comprehensive site especially for the real mpg data. I`m looking to buy my first... -
Low cost motorway driving 9 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I need some advice on what car (probably second hand) to buy. My priorities are: MOST IMPORTANT: 1. Low *overall* cost motoring 2. Quiet & comfortable... -
Please warn your readers about the Siemens tyre pressure monitoring valves as fitted to my Citroen C5. 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I feel bound to add weight to the letter from RH of Cumbria about the catastrophic failure of certain tyre pressure monitoring systems. In February 2010... -
Why won't my BMW 535 M-Sport's £2,000 sat nav accept 7-digit UK postcodes? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've owned a fairly high spec 2006 BMW 535 ‘M’ Sport for some 18 months and one of the important extras I sought was the satellite navigation system. I... -
Can you recommend a good off-road 4x4 for use in sand here in Oman? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I hope you can help. I know this is a bit off your usual track. We are currently looking for a proper 4x4 to drive here in Oman. I am not planning to cross... -
Hard times - high fuel prices 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was grateful for all the help you gave me in the past so I thought I would give you a feed back on the effect of these high fuel prices in country areas... -
4 letters – 3 across 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
Please can you help with my dilemma? I'm a bit of a car snob and like my premium brands, I drive a BMW E90 330i M Sport, which I love and my wife drives... -
Is an EV the best choice for a second car? 27 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I want to replace our Smart Fortwo with as small a car as possible but that still seats four. As it's only a shopping car, we are looking at the Renault... -
Are there any three-door hatchbacks to replace my old Audi A3 with? 29 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have an old three-door Audi A3. I was thinking of buying a three-door Volkswagen Gold but understand these are discontinued so I'm concerned that three-door... -
A6 Avant - keep or sell after 3 years? 3 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi A6 Avant, 3.0 SE Quattro 245PS S tronic. It's now 3 years old with 26,000 miles on the clock. I like it very much but now the warranty is... -
Which small car offers good comfort for a passenger with back problems? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am currently running a Honda Jazz 1.4 i-VTEC ES which I find cheap to run and perfectly adequate for daily runs. However, my wife has a back problem... -
What's wrong with a 1.6 TDI? 1 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have had Skoda Octavia TDI 1.9 Ambiente hatchback for almost eleven years and now I am going to buy a Skoda Octavia TDI 1.6. Ambiente hatchback. What... -
Do I have to declare an accident to my insurer even if there's no claim? 17 Nov 2025 (Ask HJ)
I dinged a parked car. It was my fault and I saw that I left two scratches on their rear bumper and a patch of scuff marks on my front bumper. I left a... -
Should I be concerned that my fuel economy is below the quoted MPG? 4 Nov 2025 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a brand new Hyundai Tucson Ultimate and I am generally happy with all the toys. But two big disappointments to me are the fuel economy and... -
Should I declare an insurance claim on my motorbike when applying for car insurance? 3 Nov 2025 (Ask HJ)
I used to ride motorcycles. In 2007 I had a no fault accident where my bike was written off. My insurance paid out without quibble and my solicitor put... -
Can I reject a used car I bought that is leaking? 9 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
In April I bought a one previous owner low mileage 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 from a main Land Rover dealer. Since April it has hardly rained until the...

